Commercial Manager

**Rare Foods Australia (RFA)** has developed a well-defined and understood growth agenda. The priorities for growth are based on utilising the businesses strengths, ease of implementation and the potential earnings that could be added to cash flow.

An effective and efficient organisation must underpin this growth agenda, with systems, processes and routines that will adequately support the integration of growth initiatives into the core business.

The Commercial Services team has developed a high-level understanding of the business’s requirements which has supported the development of several new administrative systems, processes & routines. RFA now has the foundations to support internal customers, remove inefficiencies, improve visibility of progress and support alignment at all levels of the Company.

Commercial Services has a good view of further improvements available and the priorities necessary to continue to drive the business towards consistently achieving those improvements.

The relentless follow up of various stakeholders is being actioned on a timely basis to move priority projects forward, new systems have been socialised and staff are being trained on their use.

Reporting has become more efficient and operational progress is being consistently communicated in a visual manner, which can be tailored to each specific user needs with one source of truth.

OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ASPIRATIONAL COMMERCE ORIENTATED PERSON

The role will refine and implement efficient systems to generate financial and business-related reporting, support our operational teams, provide Company-wide procurement services and manage the execution of payroll, AR, AP and HR administration.

The core work of the role will be to:

- Consistently refine, manage and ensure coverage of an effective and efficient AP, AR, Inventory Mgmt. and Payroll Process.
- Coordinate, prepare and execute a reliable, timely and efficient financial reporting process.
- Coordinate and meet all recurring taxation and compliance obligations.
- Develop, implement and continually improve systems, processes and reporting outputs to support operations and orientate Management to key priorities.
- Coordinate and support Operations with effective procurement processes and labour productivity information to support improving time and cost.
- Coordinate and support Sales Agents with inventory reporting, harvest forecasting and sales administration support.
- Provide commentary and partner the operational team in the recurring review of financial results;
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, purchasing and inventory management.
- Maintain the company’s Human Resource systems and employee records;
- Provide day to day commercial support to our Corporate and Operational teams.

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for the role, please provide evidence of the following about yourself:

- CPA/CA Qualified (or in progress) desirable
- 3 years + commercial or public practice experience
- Supply chain / procurement experience desirable
- Experience in cashflow management and periodic reporting delivery
- High degree of competence in Microsoft Excel, MYOB Acumatica & financial reporting process.
- Previous experience working with international freight would be highly regarded.
- Energetic, reliable, confident self-starter
- Driven, commercially astute and innovative nature
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with client service delivery experience
- Strong organisational/time management skills
- Microsoft Power Bi skills will be desirable

HOW TO APPLY

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commerce focused person who has a broad financial, commercial and procurement background to join an innovative industry and a business placed for rapid growth.

If you would like to be considered, please submit a CV and covering letter (including information surrounding selection criteria with example)

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